Coronavirus UK: Only 10% parents happy to send kids back to school

Most parents do not want their children to return to school as soon as the coronavirus lockdown is ended, with some happy to wait as long as 18 months, a survey has today revealed.

Just one in ten parents said they would happily send their children back to school as soon as the lockdown ends, results from the survey suggests.

A quarter of parents said the would feel comfortable with a September return date if it was confirmed now, while 7 per cent favoured July, according to data from the survey by charity Parentkind.

One in ten parents said they would only be happy to send their children back when staff and pupils had been vaccinated against Covid-19 - even if this took up to 18 months.

The figures come as union bosses today warned that teachers in fear of catching coronavirus are being asked to come back to schools, including for face-to-face meetings, to prepare for the return of students.

Thorin wrote:

eddie wrote:Oh you’re right didge. Will you sleep better now?

Stay safe mate.

wow and yet more immaturity

The fact that you and Ben take this personally says what exactly? That you believe this is an attack on your parenting

Its not, I think you are both great parents, but being a parent can and does allow emotions to cloud judgement on critical issues. Which is very normal when people care and love for their children

This is a criticism of your beliefs around this and not your love and care for your children

Have I made myself clear here?

If I am wrong or end up being wrong here, I would happily admit

The fact is it is a paranoia that is driving how you and Ben think here

This is evident, when Ben goes off an improbable scenario around this virus.That it would mutate to suddenly effect children fatally as it does with those in a higher age bracket or with underlining health issues. It shows he is ignoring the science around this and known information

If I end up being wrong, I will happily admit to this, but would either of you do, if I am right?

eddie wrote:

eddie wrote:“Be ready for second wave of coronavirus to strike UK, scientist tells country”

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-must-be-ready-for-second-wave-of-coronavirus-leading-scientist-warns-jsvrlmchq

I guess it all depends on what scientist you believe.
Like I always say, people will believe whatever link or expert backs their view.

True dat.

Still true dat.

eddie wrote:

Thorin wrote:


wow and yet more immaturity

The fact that you and Ben take this personally says what exactly? That you believe this is an attack on your parenting

Its not, I think you are both great parents, but being a parent can and does allow emotions to cloud judgement on critical issues. Which is very normal when people care and love for their children

This is a criticism of your beliefs around this and not your love and care for your children

Have I made myself clear here?

If I am wrong or end up being wrong here, I would happily admit

The fact is it is a paranoia that is driving how you and Ben think here

This is evident, when Ben goes off an improbable scenario around this virus.That it would mutate to suddenly effect children fatally as it does with those in a higher age bracket or with underlining health issues. It shows he is ignoring the science around this and known information

If I end up being wrong, I will happily admit to this, but would either of you do, if I am right?

Oh I don’t think it’s an attack on my parenting. I’m a great parent. That’s why I don’t really worry about stats, or experts or links....etc etc.

I do what I do and I raise brilliant children.

Sleep well.

Thorin wrote:

eddie wrote:

Oh I don’t think it’s an attack on my parenting. I’m a great parent. That’s why I don’t really worry about stats, or experts or links....etc etc.

I do what I do and I raise brilliant children.

Sleep well.

Wow

People can still raise children well and still make mistakes over beliefs they have

Its called being human

So you do not worry over stats, but worry over stats and data on this virus to deny your own daughter to go back to school

Come again?

eddie wrote:I think you should sleep well knowing that I am being honest. I mean, just because we disagree does it immediately follow that I’m not being honest or does “honesty” mean that I have to think you’re right?  

I mean, you should just sleep and feel you’re right. Right? If that’s something that calms you.
I don’t  have to agree with you didge. I’ll sleep without caring whether we agree because my opinion isn’t the same as yours.

We are all different. Can’t you understand that?

When you can, you’ll sleep.

Syl wrote:I have read the thread and all I can say is if my son was in reception or year 6 he wouldn't be going back to school on June 1st.

When the scientists repeatedly say they know so little about this virus...that's all the info I would need to instinctively know the safest place for me and mine is to mix as little as possible.

So far maybe more kids will statistically die in the home than from coronavirus, but home accidents can often be prevented,. Catching an unseen bug that can infect you and enable you to infect others is unpreventable when kids are mixing.

And that is the one thing teachers are most worried about, trying to keep 4 to 6 year olds 2 metres apart. Anyone who deals with kids knows that not only will this be confusing and upsetting, it'll be impossible.

Thorin wrote:

Syl wrote:I have read the thread and all I can say is if my son was in reception or year 6 he wouldn't be going back to school on June 1st.

When the scientists repeatedly say they know so little about this virus...that's all the info I would need to instinctively know the safest place for me and mine is to mix as little as possible.

So far maybe more kids will statistically die in the home than from coronavirus, but home accidents can often be prevented,. Catching an unseen bug that can infect you and enable you to infect others is unpreventable when kids are mixing.

And that is the one thing teachers are most worried about, trying to keep 4 to 6 year olds 2 metres apart. Anyone who deals with kids knows that not only will this be confusing and upsetting, it'll be impossible.

2 deaths under 14 in the Uk from this virus

More kids die from flu

More kids die in care accidents and road accidents

It shows that people take a fear based view around what a media presents on something

If anything kids are the least likely to die from this

Your view is about keeping 4-6 year olds apart

So you would have no objection to kids over 7 then?

Syl wrote:

Thorin wrote:


2 deaths under 14 in the Uk from this virus

More kids die from flu

More kids die in care accidents and road accidents

It shows that people take a fear based view around what a media presents on something

If anything kids are the least likely to die from this

Your view is about keeping 4-6 year olds apart

So you would have no objection to kids over 7 then?

It's only reception and year 6 that are being asked to go back in 2 weeks.
I dont agree with any going back, it's too soon, I washighlighting the problems for the younger ones because it would obviously be harder to keep them apart.

Syl wrote:I know year 6 is aged 10 Thor.

I also know that this virus affects older and vulnerable  people far more than it affects children.

My view is when kids mix, they have more chance of being infected, they may have a mild illness, they may not even know they are infected, but they can infect others. That has a knock on effect in society.
The more people infected, the death rate starts to rise again.

I think we will agree to disagree now.
Night.

Thorin wrote:

eddie wrote:I think you should sleep well knowing that I am being honest. I mean, just because we disagree does it immediately follow that I’m not being honest or does “honesty” mean that I have to think you’re right?  

I mean, you should just sleep and feel you’re right. Right? If that’s something that calms you.
I don’t  have to agree with you didge. I’ll sleep without caring whether we agree because my opinion isn’t the same as yours.

We are all different. Can’t you understand that?

When you can, you’ll sleep.

Oh for goodness sake

You think this is about me being right?

wow

You do not have to agree with me Eddie and that is fine. Never claimed you had to agree with me, but you did contradict yourself

For you to go off me now being calm, from me playing off your error, is you clearly, knowing you contradicted yourself

You said the following:

"Oh I don’t think it’s an attack on my parenting. I’m a great parent. That’s why I don’t really worry about stats, or experts or links....etc etc."


So based off your reasoning, why would you not allow your daughter to go back to school?

Thorin wrote:

Thorin wrote:

eddie wrote:I think you should sleep well knowing that I am being honest. I mean, just because we disagree does it immediately follow that I’m not being honest or does “honesty” mean that I have to think you’re right?  

I mean, you should just sleep and feel you’re right. Right? If that’s something that calms you.
I don’t  have to agree with you didge. I’ll sleep without caring whether we agree because my opinion isn’t the same as yours.

We are all different. Can’t you understand that?

When you can, you’ll sleep.

Oh for goodness sake

You think this is about me being right?

wow

You do not have to agree with me Eddie and that is fine. Never claimed you had to agree with me, but you did contradict yourself

For you to go off me now being calm, from me playing off your error, is you clearly, knowing you contradicted yourself

You said the following:

"Oh I don’t think it’s an attack on my parenting. I’m a great parent. That’s why I don’t really worry about stats, or experts or links....etc etc."


So based off your reasoning, why would you not allow your daughter to go back to school?

Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Ben Reilly wrote:

Thorin wrote:


Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Just because she doesn't go off stats and experts doesn't mean she will automatically conclude that there's nothing to worry about. That's where you've gone wrong, off an assumption that people who don't pay that much attention to the data don't worry about the danger of the virus.

Eddie, just like the rest of us, has her own way of making up her mind about things. I can guarantee you that the safety of her children is paramount. The quality of her parenting isn't even in question here.

Ben Reilly wrote:

Thorin wrote:


Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Just because she doesn't go off stats and experts doesn't mean she will automatically conclude that there's nothing to worry about. That's where you've gone wrong, off an assumption that people who don't pay that much attention to the data don't worry about the danger of the virus.

Eddie, just like the rest of us, has her own way of making up her mind about things. I can guarantee you that the safety of her children is paramount. The quality of her parenting isn't even in question here.

Thorin wrote:

Ben Reilly wrote:

Thorin wrote:


Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Just because she doesn't go off stats and experts doesn't mean she will automatically conclude that there's nothing to worry about. That's where you've gone wrong, off an assumption that people who don't pay that much attention to the data don't worry about the danger of the virus.

Eddie, just like the rest of us, has her own way of making up her mind about things. I can guarantee you that the safety of her children is paramount. The quality of her parenting isn't even in question here.

Is your name Eddie?

Seriously?

This is what pisses me off and shows I am right, in that she cannot answer for herself

Let me put the record straight for you Ben

I think you are both wonderful parents and caring people. Who I respect very much

However, when you jump in, you prove my point on control

I respect Eddie and always have for speaking her mind

Now it seems she is cowering behind you when she screwed up. As now you are needed as a voice for her

Thorin wrote:

Ben Reilly wrote:

Thorin wrote:


Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Just because she doesn't go off stats and experts doesn't mean she will automatically conclude that there's nothing to worry about. That's where you've gone wrong, off an assumption that people who don't pay that much attention to the data don't worry about the danger of the virus.

Eddie, just like the rest of us, has her own way of making up her mind about things. I can guarantee you that the safety of her children is paramount. The quality of her parenting isn't even in question here.

Is your name Eddie?

Seriously?

This is what pisses me off and shows I am right, in that she cannot answer for herself

Let me put the record straight for you Ben

I think you are both wonderful parents and caring people. Who I respect very much

However, when you jump in, you prove my point on control

I respect Eddie and always have for speaking her mind

Now it seems she is cowering behind you when she screwed up. As now you are needed as a voice for her

Tommy Monk wrote:

Ben Reilly wrote:

Thorin wrote:


Bumped again

Come on eddie you hounded Tommy for an answer

I would like an answer please

Just because she doesn't go off stats and experts doesn't mean she will automatically conclude that there's nothing to worry about. That's where you've gone wrong, off an assumption that people who don't pay that much attention to the data don't worry about the danger of the virus.

Eddie, just like the rest of us, has her own way of making up her mind about things. I can guarantee you that the safety of her children is paramount. The quality of her parenting isn't even in question here.

Just so you and Eddie know... I never doubted any of this...

Victorismyhero wrote: a good guiding principle of life is this

Just because you CAN do something, does not mean at any time that you SHOULD

Victorismyhero wrote: a good guiding principle of life is this

Just because you CAN do something, does not mean at any time that you SHOULD